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  Harvard Is Going Vegan to Save the Planet

  Harvard plans to focus promoting plant-based food as part of a commitment to reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2030.

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  Srila Prabhupada and Jaladuta Sculpture Installed Outside ISKCON Boston

  The specially commissioned sculpture was created for ISKCON’s 50^thanniversary celebrations in 2016. Designed by Russian devotee Madan Mohan Das and sculpted by Ukranian artist Volodymyr Zhuravel, the beautifully detailed bronze piece depicts Srila Prabhupada disembarking from the Jaladuta cargo ship at Boston’s Commonwealth Pier.

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  Academic Conference at Harvard Highlights ISKCON’s 50th Anniversary

  Over the weekend of April 22nd to 24th, more than thirty scholars met at Harvard University’s Center for the Study of World Religions to talk about the growth, impact, and challenges of ISKCON since its inception in July 1966. 

• Anuttama Das Speaks During Srila Prabhupada's Arrival in US 50th Anniversary

  Anuttama Das, International Minister of ISKCON Communications speaks during Srila Prabhupada's Arrival in America 50th Anniversary. September 19, 2015, Boston, USA.

• Anuttama Dasa Speaks During Srila Prabhupada's Arrival in US 50th Anniversary

  Anuttama Dasa, International Minister of ISKCON Communications speaks during Srila Prabhupada's Arrival in America 50th Anniversary. September 19, 2015, Boston, USA.

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  The Walking Monk Retraces Prabhupada’s Journey

  The Swami’s current walk, may mean the most to him on a personal level.

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  Dr. Graham M. Schweig on Prabhupada's Historic Achievements

  "Prabhupāda has brought more light into this world, a world in which we still find too much darkness."

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  Boston Celebrates 50 Years Since Prabhupada’s Arrival

  On September 19^th, nearly 500 of his disciples and grand-disciples from six countries gathered at Commonwealth Pier.

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  Boston Honors Srila Prabhupada by Raising Indian Flag Over City Hall

  On Thursday September 17^th, at 10:00am, Boston City Hall raised the Indian flag in honor of ISKCON Founder-Acharya Srila Prabhupada. 

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  Srila Prabhupada’s Arrival in Boston

  Srila Prabhupada's 50th Anniversary Arrival Festival will take place on Saturday, September 19th through Sunday, September 20th in Boston, Massachusetts. 

• Srila Prabhupada's Arrival 50th Anniversary - Invitation from Niranjana Swami

  For details go to http://iskconboston50.org/, September 19-20, 2015, Boston, MA, USA.

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  Logo for the 50th Anniversary of Srila Prabhupada's US Journey

   An official logo has been created to celebrate Srila Prabhupada’s 36 days of maritime journey.  

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  Boston City Council Hears the Mahamantra

  Greater Boston is home to one of the United States' largest populations of Nepalese. At the same time, ISKCON Boston is a spiritual home to a small but growing number of devout members of that ethnic community. While attendees at the Boston City Council meeting stood, listening attentively, Parama Rupa offered a succinct yet powerful invocation that touched upon tragedy, renewal, the interconnectedness of humanity, and Srila Prabhupada's compassion.

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  Day 5 of the ISKCON GBC Meetings Focuses on ISKCON's 50th Anniversary

  The fifth day of the Annual General Meeting of ISKCON’s Governing Body Commission focused on celebrating the 50^th anniversary of ISKCON.

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  ISKCON Boston Celebrates Diwali at the Massachusetts State House

  State houses, traditionally meeting places of United States' governors, legislators and decision makers, rarely host gatherings related to religious expression or discourse. However, for the third year in a row the Massachusetts State House, amidst the majesty of its Hall of Flags & Grand Staircase, hosted a Diwali opening ceremony. 

• Diwali Celebration at the Massachusetts State House

  Boston, october 23, 2014.

• Hare Krishna in Harvard Square - Vaisesika Distributes Books About Bhakti Yoga

  Vaisesika Das, disciple of Srila Prabhupada, Hare Krishna temple president in San Jose, California, book distribution coordinator for North America. In this video he distributes ancient spiritual scriptures such as Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

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  Boston's Mayor Issues "Sri Krishna Janmastami Day" Proclamation

  The Honorable Martin J. Walsh, Mayor of the city of Boston, has signed a proclamation declaring August 17, 2014 to be "Sri Krishna Janamastami Day", a first for Boston ISKCON. It was at Boston’s Commonwealth Pier in 1965 that Srila Prabhupada first set foot on Western soil, and where he composed his prayer "Markine Bhagavata-dharma", entreating Lord Krishna for the spiritual deliverance of the western countries. 

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  ISKCON Boston Hosts Interfaith "Field Trip"

  Dr. Catherine Cornille, Chair of the Department of Theology and Professor of Comparative Theology in Boston College, and author of numerous books on inter-religious dialogue, phoned ISKCON Boston with a request: Could she bring a large group of theologians to the temple on a site visit to experience a non-Western religious tradition?

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  Donations Pour in for Homeless Man Who Turned in Cash

  A homeless man in Boston finds a backpack containing more than $42,000 in cash and traveler’s checks, so he flags down a police car and turns the pack in.

• 10 Essential Points About the Boston Marathon Bombers, Islam, and America

  Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the second suspect in the horrific Boston Marathon explosions has been apprehended. Here are ten basic points that we would all do well to keep in mind as we try to make sense of a world that seems to be in need of sanity and compassion.

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  Governor of Massachusetts Celebrates Diwali and Receives a Copy of Bhagavad-gita As It Is
  Governor Deval Patrick joined the South Asian Arts Council at the official lighting of the Diwali candle to mark the festival. He also said he was proud to celebrate Diwali with the community.
• Srila Prabhupada's Arrival Anniversary to Boston (1965-2010)

  Srila Prabhupada's Arrival in the USA Anniversary Festival. Boston, September 16, 2010. A video taken by Gangambupada Das.

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  Devotees Learn How to Deal with Conflict at ISKCONResolve Training
  Eleven devotees, including four disciples of Srila Prabhupada, attended an ombudsman training event hosted by ISKCONResolve at Boston’s ISKCON temple this September 10th to 12th.
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  Govinda Sky: Breaking the Hip-Hop Mold
  When he spotted ISKCON devotees chanting in Washington Square Park, Jay Cen could never have imagined that one day he’d be fronting a hip-hop group espousing their teachings.
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  Srila Prabhupada’s Arrival Festival and Boston Harbor Cruise
  On September 18th & 19th, 2010, organized by ISKCON Boston there will be a celebration of the 45th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in the West.
• Iskcon Boston Celebrates the 45th Anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s Arrival

  The festival highlight is a visit to Boston’s Commonwealth Pier, where Srila Prabhupada first stepped ashore in the USA and a yacht cruise of Boston Harbour.

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  Devotees Strike a Pose in Boston Museum Exhibit
  Michael Bühler-Rose, aka Brahma Muhurta Dasa, is one of five artists being featured in the “SMFA Traveling Scholars” exhibition at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts until May 31.